Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. Which of the statements given are correct about the soils of India : 1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus 2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency 3. Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau 4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which of the following is not primarily a rabi crop in India?
    A)Jute
    B)Wheat
    C)Gram
    D)Linseed
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. Which of the following is the major silk producing state in India?
    A)Assam
    B)Karnataka
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Bihar
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which of the following is the main spice producer?
    A)Coromandal coast
    B)Deccan Trap
    C)Malabar coast
    D)Sunder delta
    Answer: Malabar coast
  • Q. In terms of money, which spice is exported most from India?
    A)Turmeric
    B)Pepper
    C)Dry Red Chilli
    D)Cardamom
    Answer: Dry Red Chilli
  • Q. HYV is also known ________ in India.
    A)Traditional revolution
    B)White revolution
    C)Blue revolution
    D)New agricultural policy
    Answer: New agricultural policy
  • Q. The share of food crops in India’s total production is almost?
    A)70
    B)50
    C)60
    D)80
    Answer: 70
  • Q. During the period of ________ , the production of food crops specially wheat increased very sharply
    A)1965
    B)1954
    C)1964
    D)1966
    Answer: 1966
  • Q. Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?
    A)Wind
    B)Temperature
    C)Humidity
    D)Rain
    Answer: Rain
  • Q. Which of the following are the components of loamy soils? I. Red soil II. Clay soil III. Alluvial soil IV. Silt soil V. Sandy soil
    A)II and V
    B)I and II
    C)I, III and IV
    D)II, III and V
    Answer: II and V
  • Q. Soil factors are also known as
    A)Ecological factors
    B)Biological factors
    C)Geo Morphological factors
    D)Edaphic factors
    Answer: Edaphic factors
  • Q. In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of: 1. high temperature in winter 2. adequate rain throughout the year 3. adequate irrigation facility 4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 3, and 4
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country’s major agricultural production is
    A)Red
    B)Laterite
    C)Alluvial
    D)Peat
    Answer: Alluvial
  • Q. “Jhoom” is
    A)A Tribe of North-East India
    B)A Folk Dance
    C)A River
    D)A type of Cultivation
    Answer: A type of Cultivation
  • Q. The remedy for soil erosion region is- 1. Bordering the region 2. Crop regulation 3. Deforestation 4. Allowing animals for grazing
    A)4, 3
    B)1, 2
    C)1, 4
    D)4, 2
    Answer: 1, 2
  • Q. Under which climatic conditions do the laterite soils develop ?
    A)Cold temperature Climate
    B)Wet tropical Climate
    C)Hot and dry Climate
    D)Mediterranean type of Climate
    Answer: Wet tropical Climate
  • Q. Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?
    A)Laterite soils
    B)Alluvial soils
    C)Red soils
    D)None of these
    Answer: Alluvial soils
  • Q. The salinity of soil is measured by
    A)Psychrometer
    B)Electrical Conductivity Meter
    C)Hygrometer
    D)Scaler
    Answer: Electrical Conductivity Meter
  • Q. Which of the following are not kharif crops?
    A)Sugarcane and Groundnut
    B)Bajara and Maize
    C)Rice and Jowar
    D)Barley and Mustard
    Answer: Barley and Mustard
  • Q. How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes?
    A)Strip cropping
    B)Forestation
    C)Step farming
    D)Linear contour ploughing
    Answer: Linear contour ploughing

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